Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Dutch Iris
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Dutch Iris
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Dutch Iris
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae